PROGRAM IN RECREATION & TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Undergraduate Program in Recreation & Tourism Management

DEDMAN COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY

Website: https://dedman.fsu.edu/current-students/undergraduate-programs/recreation-and-tourism-management

Department Chair: Cynthia Johnson; Teaching Faculty I: Gentry Leonard, Jieun Song

Introduction

The Recreation and Tourism Management program offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Recreation and Tourism Management. The degree is designed to prepare individuals for professional positions in such settings as resort and commercial recreation companies, corporate and employee recreation, public parks and recreation, youth-serving and military agencies, campus recreation, and travel and tourism. With a bachelor's degree from this program, students may qualify for employment as recreation program supervisors/managers/coordinators, facility managers, adult and youth sports supervisors, activities directors, tourism services managers, and guest service coordinators.

The Recreation and Tourism degree is a part of the Dedman College of Hospitality. The Dedman College faculty and staff work closely with industry partners to provide students with relevant curriculum and job placement opportunities upon graduation. The College's internship program encourages experiential learning as a complementary approach to classroom education. It offers established internships across the U.S. and those with world-class operations in many other countries, such as in Ireland and New Zealand. Students are also encouraged to enrich their global education through the Dedman College's Montreux, Switzerland and Florence, Italy Study Abroad Programs, or through the International Exchange Programs in Surrey, England and Seoul, South Korea.

For more information, contact the Department Chair, Cynthia Johnson, by e-mail at crjohnson@dedman.fsu.edu or by phone at (850) 645-9980. The Recreation and Tourism Management program offers its full degree program at both the Tallahassee campus and the Panama City campus.

Advising

Florida State University provides academic advising to students interested in pursuing coursework in the Dedman College of Hospitality. Students seeking academic advising on the Tallahassee campus are advised to visit https://dedman.fsu.edu/current-students/academic-advising and reach out to an academic advisor for more information. Students may also contact Renee Dyehouse by email at rdyehouse@fsu.edu for more information. Students who want to take classes on the Panama City campus are advised to contact the Academic Advising & Student Success Center by e-mail at advising@pc.fsu.edu or by phone at (850) 770-2288.

Digital Literacy Requirement

Students must complete at least one course designated as meeting the Digital Literacy Requirement with a grade of “C–” or higher. Courses fulfilling the Digital Literacy Requirement must accomplish at least three of the following outcomes:

Evaluate and interpret the accuracy, credibility, and relevance of digital information
Evaluate and interpret digital data and their implications
Discuss the ways in which society and/or culture interact with digital technology
Discuss digital technology trends and their professional implications
Demonstrate the ability to use digital technology effectively
Demonstrate the knowledge to use digital technology safely and ethically

Each academic major has determined the courses that fulfill the Digital Literacy requirement for that major. Students should contact their major department(s) to determine which courses will fulfill their Digital Literacy requirement. Undergraduate majors in recreation and tourism management satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of “C–” or higher in CGS 2060, CGS 2518, or CGS 2100 or equivalent.

State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites for Recreation

The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) houses the statewide, internet-based catalog of distance learning courses, degree programs, and resources offered by Florida's public colleges and universities, and they have developed operational procedures and technical guidelines for the catalog that all institutions must follow. The statute governing this policy can be reviewed by visiting https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2021/1006.73.

FLVC has identified common program prerequisites for the degree program in Recreation. To obtain the most up-to-date, state-approved prerequisites for this degree, visit: https://cpm.flvc.org/programs/85/207.

Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites but may not be admitted into the program.

Recreation and Tourism Management Degree Requirements

To earn a bachelor's degree in Recreation and Tourism Management, students must successfully complete the following: A minimum grade of “C–” or better must be earned in all program coursework.

HOSPITALITY CORE (12 credits)

HFT 3424 Hospitality Financial Analysis (3)

HFT 4502 Integrated Marketing for Hospitality (3)

HFT 4224 Hospitality Leadership and Ethics (3)

HFT 3941 Management Internship (3-12)*

RECREATION & TOURISM REQUIREMENTS (27 Credits)

LEI 1000 Introduction to Recreation and Tourism (3)

LEI 3420 Recreation Activities Leadership (3)

HFT 3700 Tourism Management and the Environment (3)

LEI 3843 Commercial Recreation and Tourism (3)

LEI 4602 Managing Recreational Experiences (3)

HFT 4930 Special Topics: Parks, Recreation, & Sports Administration (3)

HFT 4941 Field Study in Hospitality Administration (0)

Elective Listed Below (3)*

*Recreation and Tourism Management majors must complete a minimum of three credit hours of HFT 3941 (Management Internship). Majors may complete additional credit hours (up to 12 total) of HFT 3941 (Management Internship) and use them as a substitute for the elective requirement (approved elective options listed below).

Students must complete at least 1,000 hours of work experience in the recreation industry. The work experience must be completed at the post-secondary level. Students must register for HFT 4941 (Field Study in Hospitality Administration) in their final term or in the term in which they will complete the 1,000hours of work experience.

RECREATION & TOURISM MANAGEMENT ELECTIVES

LEI 1181 Leisure and Recreation Adaptations for All Ages and Abilities (3)

LEI 2318 Events: Love Them, Then Leave Them. What's My Footprint? (3)

LEI 3266 Outdoor Adventure Ed (3)

LEI 3312 Introduction to Special Events (3)

LEI 3545 Marina Management (3)

LEI 4314 Event Operations and Management (3)

LEI 4561 Special Event Promotions (3)

LEI 4864 Technology for Events (3)

HFT 2060 Coffee and Tea (3)

HFT 2061 Ales, Lagers, and International Culture (3)

HFT 2062 International Wine and Culture (3)

HFT 2063 Distilled Spirits (3)

HFT 2080 International Protocol on Western Behavior and Service Standards (3)

HFT 2452 Hospitality Supply Management (3)

HFT 2704 A Survey of Ecotourism (3)

HFT 2710 International Travel and Tourism (3)

HFT 2716 International Travel and Culture (3)

HFT 2801 Tequila, Agave Spirits and Culture (3)

HFT 2876 Italian Wine and Culture (3)

HFT 2890 International Food and Culture (3)

HFT 2895 Italian Food and Culture (3)

HFT 3100 Introduction to Global Club Management (3)

HFT 3221 Human Resource Management (3)

HFT 3240 Managing Service Organizations (3)

HFT 3242 Hospitality Communications (3)

HFT 3519 Conventions Services and Events Management (3)

HFT 3542 Event Management (3)

HFT 3544 Psychology of the Customer Experience (3)

HFT 3891 Global Food Controversy (3)

HFT 4064 Ales, Lagers, and Culture (3) Note: Students must be twenty-one years of age to take this course.

HFT 4448 Technology and Big Data Applications in Hospitality and Tourism (3)

HFT 4866 Wine and Culture (3) Note: Students must be twenty-one years of age to take this course.

HFT 4905 Directed Individual Study (1–3)

HFT 4930r Special Topics in Hospitality Administration (1–3)

HFT 4970 Honors Thesis (3)

Requirements for a Minor in Recreation and Tourism Management

A minor in Recreation and Tourism requires 12 hours of coursework. The minor consists of LEI 1000, any two of the following courses: LEI 1181, LEI 3266, LEI 3545, HFT 3100 (summers only), and one HFT-prefix elective. A grade of “C–” or better must be earned in each course counted toward the minor.

University Honors and Honor Societies

The Dedman College of Hospitality encourages eligible students to participate in university honors and in the honors in the major program. For a list of University-wide honor societies officially recognized by Florida State University, requirements, and other information, see the “University Honors Office and Honor Societies” chapter of the General Bulletin.